Ivan G. Acosta
El Paso
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher SCC
Gadsden Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
BIC Teacher
H.D Hilley Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Address the academic and social emotional learning of students with emotional disturbances
- Create and implement IEP’s (individualized education plan) and BIP’s (behavior intervention plan)
- Maintain positive support plan for students, staff, and parents
- Participate and take leadership in faculty and staff meetings.
Asst. Wrestling Coach
EastLake High School
11.2018
- Coached proper wrestling technicques Traveled with atheletes
- Manage trackwrestling and keep up with paperwork.
Special Education Coach
Guillen Middle School
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Address the academic and social needs of students with learning disabilities
- Work with teachers to assist students with academic work and growth plan towards graduation
- Work with administration to address the needs of students and regular education teachers’ academic fulfillment
- Draft and submit success academic plans
- Maintain positive support plan for students, staff, and parents
- Participate and take leadership in faculty and staff meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2015
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Time management
- Advanced MS office suite
- Strength training
Certification
State Board of Texas Educators Certification: EC-12 Special Education
State Board of Texas Educators Certification: EC-6 Generalist
State Board of Texas Educators Certification: EC-12 Physical Education
State Board of Texas Educators Certification: EC-12 Health
Affiliations
UTEP Alumni Association, 2015-Present
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2015-Present
Education
El Paso, TX
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher SCC
Gadsden Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
Asst. Wrestling Coach
EastLake High School
11.2018
BIC Teacher
H.D Hilley Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2023
Special Education Coach
Guillen Middle School
01.2017 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At El Paso
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